Drug discovery

One major emphasis of our research group is a natural products drug discovery program based on both macroorganisms (invertebrates and algae) and microbes. Collections are from regions in the Caribbean and Atlantic Canada. We generally plan one or two 10 day trips to the Caribbean each year and also collect locally (PEI and surrounding areas) in shorter trips. Extracts are fractionated and screened through collaborations within UPEI, the NRC-Institute of Nutrisciences and Health, as well as other academic partners in Canada and the US.